WAYS IN EXPLAINING Prepared by:

A CONCEPT Jonnalyn b. carpio

WHAT IS A CONCEPT PAPER?

A concept paper provides an

overview of the project, and helps
funding agencies eliminate proposals
that are likely to be disapproved.
 WHAT ARE USES OF A
CONCEPT PAPER?
1. It serves as a foundation of the full proposal
2. It helps determine whether a certain project is feasible or not
3. It is used to pique the interest of the potential funding
agencies
4. It is used to obtain informal feedback on the ideas prior to
preparing the full proposal
THREE WAYS IN EXPLAINING
A CONCEPT
1. DEFINITION is the method of identifying a given term
and making its meaning clearer. Its main purpose is to
clarify and explain concepts, ideas, and issues by answering
the question, “What does it mean?” this mode of
explanation contains the term to be defined and the detailed
exposition of the term through the use of illustrations,
examples, and description.
 A DEFINITION CAN BE
PRESENTED IN THREE WAYS:
1. Informal definition – it is done through a parenthetical or brief explanation.
Example: Tocopherol (Vitamin E)is naturally found in vegetable oil, fish, and nuts.
2. Formal definition – it explains a term by incorporating the term to be defined
(species), the general category of the term (genus), and the quality that makes the term
different from other terms in the same category (differentia).
Example: Vitamin E is a light yellow fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an anti-oxidant.
3. Extended definition – it is a detailed way of defining a term and is usually
composed of at least one paragraph. This type of definition incorporates various
patterns of development (e.g., formal and informal definition, comparison and contrast,
narration, description, classification, functional analysis, process, analogy, and cause
and effect) to explain a given concept.
THREE WAYS IN EXPLAINING
A CONCEPT
2. EXPLICATION is a method of
explanation in which sentences, verses,
quotes, or passages are taken from a literary
or academic work and then interpreted and
explained in a detailed way.
THREE WAYS IN EXPLAINING
A CONCEPT
3. CLARIFICATION is a method of
explanation in which the points are organized
from a general abstract idea and concrete
examples.
REFERENCES:
Barrot, J & Sipacio, PJ. (2016). Communication Today: English for
Academic & Professional Purposes for Senior High School. Quezon
City: C & E Publishing, Inc.
ACTIVITY 2:
Think of a concept or a project or research that you
want to pursue. It must be related to your chosen
track/strand. Write a comprehensive concept paper
with the necessary specifications as previously
discussed. Be guided with the criteria. Your work
will be checked by your subject teacher and will be
returned to you for revision.